Milei decrees expulsion of foreigners expressing 'hate' against Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei issued an emergency decree on Thursday barring foreigners who express 'hate' towards Argentina, claiming the country is the target of a sinister campaign. The measure, already in force but requiring parliamentary approval, allows the expulsion of foreigners deemed to have 'spread or incited hate messages' against the nation or its people. Milei stated the decree responds to 'recent displays of hostility against the Argentine republic and Argentines,' likely referencing public reactions to Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain. The ultraliberal leader also alleged on Sunday that leftist administrations in the Americas are leading an 'anti-Argentine campaign.' Legal experts question the decree's feasibility.
Key facts
- Argentine President Javier Milei issued an emergency decree on Thursday barring foreigners who express 'hate' towards Argentina.
- The decree is already in force but requires parliamentary approval to remain law.
- The measure bars or expels foreigners deemed to have 'spread or incited hate messages' against Argentina or its people.
- Milei claimed the decree responds to 'recent displays of hostility against the Argentine republic and Argentines.'
- The decree appears to be a response to public reactions to Argentina's World Cup final loss against Spain.
- Milei alleged on Sunday that leftist administrations in the Americas are leading an 'anti-Argentine campaign.'
- Legal experts have cast doubt on the legal feasibility of the emergency decree.
- The decree follows Milei's claims of a sinister campaign against Argentina.
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- Argentina
- Spain
- Berlin
- Germany